Did you know that studies show people spend 40% of their day selling – no matter what industry they’re in?
We’re Krista and Brian Demcher and not only have we been married for 21 years, but together we have 29 years of sales experience in both the small business + corporate worlds.
We believe that sales skills are life skills and whether you’re a member of a sales team focused on meeting your monthly quota, an entrepreneur trying to launch your new business, or a parent trying to get your kid to do what you asked, it all comes down to your ability to influence beliefs and move someone into a decision.
We’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years about and packaged it into a simple system that you can follow so you don’t have to figure it out the hard way, and we’re so excited to share more with you here.
Join us on a mission to change the way you think about sales. We can’t wait to take you along the journey for some inspiration, some education and a lot of fun.
Connect with Krista + Brian here:
www.kristademcher.com
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What happens when you stop overthinking and just launch? Alex Schinasi, founder and CEO of Hulken Bags, turned a family invention into a viral sensation with zero VC funding and a whole lot of guts.
In this episode, Alex shares the wild journey of building Hulken—from 50 bags in her apartment during COVID to creating an entirely new product category: the rolling tote bag. She gets real about dealing with copycats, why “schlepping made easy” became their rallying cry, and how moving fast became her secret weapon.
If you’re sitting on a business idea waiting for the “perfect time” to launch, this conversation will light a fire under you.
Listen in for:
How Hulken went from a family project to a cult-favorite brand without VC funding [06:00] The origin story behind “schlepping made easy” and why emotional core messaging matters [03:29] Why speed is the most important factor in launching a successful business [45:03] How one article in The Strategist during COVID changed everything [09:00] The reality of dealing with copycats and how to protect your brand value [40:00] Why customer obsession (reading EVERY comment and DM) fuels product innovation [30:00] The power of influencer marketing done right—authentically and organically [32:00] Alex’s challenge to aspiring founders: Launch in one week, not one month [45:52]
Whether you’re an entrepreneur sitting on an idea, a founder scaling your business, or someone who just loves a good underdog story, Alex’s insights will inspire you to stop waiting and start moving.
Connect with Alex:
Instagram: @alexschinasi Shop Hulken Bags: https://hulken.com/
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